These cities offer access to beaches, vibrant cultural scenes, and modern amenities and are particularly attractive to both working professionals and retirees.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
While the Dutch Caribbean island has no shortage of first-rate beaches (Playa Lagun and Playa Porto Marie will take your breath away), those are just the start of the many destinations that deserve to be on your must-see list.
Departing from King Street Station, the train glides past industrial waterfronts and railyards, offering snapshots of the Puget Sound.
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Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
So the commission introduced a referendum to ban board-and-care homes on the waterfronts, on main tourism streets, or within 2,000 yards of another ACLF.
There were other, less elevated, reasons to watch women on the sands.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
With Iceland’s titular black sands serving as the backdrop, the first season of the show followed Anita, a troubled police officer played by Aldis Amah Hamilton (The Valhalla Murders) who also co-writes the series.
Before adding hairspray, Stephen used this brush to detangle Zendaya’s hair and pull out some loose strands for a more tousled look.
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Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
In closing arguments the prosecutor said strands of the jogger’s hair had been found on the teens’ clothing, a bit of forensic evidence that would later be proven wrong.
Historically, some of Miami’s most desirable real estate has been crowded along the beachfronts of the metropolitan area, with businesses and wealthy white residential enclaves prizing shore views and beach access.
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Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
The Caribbean-facing region of Quintana Roo has some of Mexico's busiest and most built-up beachfronts, but visitors looking for a more serene escape will love still-secret destinations like Mahahual.
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